Best Artists Ensemble Theater Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 95 - Improvisation and Community from the Folk-Acoustic Tradition - Lissa Scheckenburger 53:49

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“A lot of what I end up teaching with regards to all of music, but certainly improvisation, has to do with becoming comfortable. You can do all kinds of different technical exercises, improvisation exercises, conceptual brain project exercises, all of which serve to help the musician become comfortable and fluid with their musical expression so tha…

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Carla Lucero - Part 4 13:03

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 117: Carla Lucero - Part 4 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about her cultural upbringing and how it influences her music. If you enjoyed today’s conversat…

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Clayton Haslop, Part 1: The Virtuoso Violinist - His life as an LA studio musician, and his relentless and creative fight against focal dystonia. 44:50

6d ago44:50

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Clayton Haslop's journey as a violinist has been nothing short of extraordinary. At just 18, he joined the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and rose to become its concertmaster. Over the years, he also served as concertmaster for the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and contributed his talents to numerous iconic film scores, including Titanic, The Matrix, …

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Carla Lucero - Part 3 11:41

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 116: Carla Lucero - Part 3 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about being her own librettist versus collaborating with other lyricists, and how composing is …

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Ep. 94 - Encouraging Musical Ownership for Middle School Singers - Karla McClain 46:38

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“That's my job: to take the foundation of what they have – love of singing and basic vocal technique – and then just refine it, to challenge them to start being more musical artists themselves. I personally do a lot of giving the kids choices: ‘If it's not in the music, how do we want to sing this? What are your thoughts?’ We listen, we reflect. I …

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Carla Lucero - Part 2 13:43

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 115: Carla Lucero - Part 2 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about her compositional process, dive into how she composed two examples of her operas Las Tres…

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John Densmore: My Life with The Doors 46:52

5d ago46:52

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Composer Samuel Andreyev interviews drummer, actor and author John Densmore of The Doors. == PRIVATE LESSONS IN COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS Contact me via samuel.andreyev (at) gmail (dot) com SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Patreon Donorbox SAMUEL ANDREYEV’S NEW ALBUM https://divineartrecords.com/recording/samuel-andreyev-in-glow-of-like-seclusion/ LINKS YouTube…

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Ep. 93 - Cultivating Confidence for Elementary Singers - Bethany Main 44:16

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“My goal is that no child will leave my classroom thinking they can't sing. If I have a coworker say, ‘I can't sing,’ I'm like, ‘no, no. First, give me 15 minutes and a piano and I will show you that you can. Second, you can't say that because if you say that, then the kids think it's okay to say that.’ I'm really fighting all day to prove to them …

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Carla Lucero - Part 1 13:52

8d ago13:52

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 114: Carla Lucero - Part 1 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about her musical journey, her path to becoming a composer, and her experiences as a woman comp…

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Claar ter Horst: The Expert on German Lieder - "Working diligently, refining like a diamond, achieving freedom like a bird, listening with all your senses, and, above all, being amazed like a child." 54:40

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Pianist Claar ter Horst is a renowned expert on German Lieder, with a special focus on the music of Robert Schumann and Hugo Wolf. Her impressive career includes collaborations with legendary German singers like Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Who better to delve into the rich tradition of German Lieder than Claar ter Horst? In …

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Ep. 92 - Developing Independent Musicianship in Choral and Instrumental Ensembles - Will Gunn 49:59

21d ago49:59

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“I wanted to get kids to work more collaboratively. We say we’re a collaborative group, but the conductor is behind the piano teaching the choir parts rather than saying, ‘here's the part I want you to learn. Go learn it. Here are the expectations and come back and self-assess yourself.’ So, I designed performance tasks. I'll work on it as a group …

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Nina Shekhar - Part 8 15:43

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 113: Nina Shekhar - Part 8 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her advice for emerging artists, censorship she's experienced, identity and approval, and…

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Jean-François Spricigo: Art as a Way of Life 1:17:14

20d ago1:17:14

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Composer Samuel Andreyev interviews Belgian photographer and multidisciplinary artist Jean-François Spricigo. == PRIVATE LESSONS IN COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS Contact me via samuel.andreyev (at) gmail (dot) com SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Patreon Donorbox SAMUEL ANDREYEV’S NEW ALBUM https://divineartrecords.com/recording/samuel-andreyev-in-glow-of-like-secl…

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Nina Shekhar - Part 7 12:00

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 112: Nina Shekhar - Part 7 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about multimedia and collaboration in her pieces “Redact” and “Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner." …

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Nina Yoshida Nelsen: An International Opera Star, Artistic Director at the Boston Lyric Opera, and President of the Asian Opera Alliance - Redefining what it means to be an opera singer 1:01:05

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Described by Broadway World as a "richly powerful singing actress," Nina is redefining what it means to be an opera singer. Beyond her international singing career, she is the Artistic Director at the Boston Lyric Opera and the co-founder and President of the Asian Opera Alliance. Nina is someone who not only talks the talk but walks the walk, usin…

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Nina Shekhar - Part 6 11:33

2M ago11:33

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 111: Nina Shekhar - Part 6 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about concepts on form, memory, and trauma in her piece "Don't Beat a Word" and being a Compose…

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Ep. 91 - Building Artistic Versatility Through Contemporary A Cappella - J.D. Frizzell 46:32

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“At the end of that first year, I did a pops concert. I developed the formula that I use now, which is to make it sound a lot like the actual songs. You give a lot of soloists opportunities to sing solos, especially in the verses which are harder because of the syncopation. We had a band that we hired: some horns, a rhythm section. The kids loved i…

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Nina Shekhar - Part 5 10:41

2M ago10:41

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 110: Nina Shekhar - Part 5 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her artistic identity, cultural influence, and immigrant family experiences. If you enjoy…

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Leonard Slatkin: The Multifaceted Maestro and His Legacy in Music, Literature, and Life 1:00:30

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In Part 1, Maestro Slatkin shares stories from his musical upbringing in Los Angeles, enriched by his family's deep musical roots. He reflects on his formative years studying under renowned mentors Jean Morel and Walter Susskind. We explore his process for learning new pieces and his insights on the unique approaches and sounds of various orchestra…

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Ep. 90 - Reinvigorating Historic Music with Modern Creativity - Robert Hollingworth 51:56

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“Uniformity is a two-edged sword, isn't it? Within a choir you need uniformity or you're not going to get a good blend, but within that uniformity, I want as much individuality as possible. I do a lot of 16th-Century music, early 17th-Century music, which has very, very high, passionate stakes. The individual has to come through. That's what makes …

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Nina Shekhar - Part 4 11:35

2M ago11:35

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 109: Nina Shekhar - Part 4 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her compositional influences and mentors, and the challenges she has faced as a woman and…

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Ep. 89 - Creating Choral Camaraderie on a Global Level - T. J. Harper 49:41

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“The folks who I think are really doing incredible work around the world, not just for one festival or for one tour, but for decades, are the folks who are trying to literally make the world a better place through choral music. How many opportunities can we provide for them so they can feel like they're part of that bigger family to help legitimize…

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Nina Shekhar - Part 3 14:19

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 108: Nina Shekhar - Part 3 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her pieces “Quirkhead” and “Above the Fray," and discuss her perspective on vulnerability…

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John Rubinstein, Part 1: Scoring for Movies and TV to Winning a Tony: A Journey Through Music, Acting, and Hollywood's Golden Age 51:48

2M ago51:48

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Imagine being a multi-talented artist, a composer who has crafted scores for TV and iconic films like Jeremiah Johnson and The Candidate. Now, imagine you're also an acclaimed actor, having graced countless movies and winning a Tony Award for Children of a Lesser God Picture collaborating with legendary directors such as Bob Fosse, Mike Nichols, an…

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Answering Questions from Listeners 32:27

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Samuel Andreyev answers viewer’s questions in this Q&A session. == PRIVATE LESSONS IN COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS Contact me via samuel.andreyev (at) gmail (dot) com SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Patreon Donorbox SAMUEL ANDREYEV’S NEW ALBUM https://divineartrecords.com/recording/samuel-andreyev-in-glow-of-like-seclusion/ LINKS YouTube channel Official Website …

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Nina Shekhar - Part 2 14:49

2M ago14:49

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 107: Nina Shekhar - Part 2 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her creative life during the pandemic and her overall practice as a composer. If you enjo…

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Ep. 88 - Prioritizing Representation in Choral Music - Matthew Chi Lee 44:50

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“I haven’t moved exclusively to doing multicultural music in our classroom, but I have done a lot of music that has a positive message that they can relate to. If this song has nothing to do with them, no matter how much I love it, no matter how epic or famous this is, the students will have a hard time connecting to it. I’m not saying that everyth…

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Nina Shekhar - Part 1 13:03

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 106: Nina Shekhar - Part 1 Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her compositional process and path to becoming a composer. If you enjoyed today’s convers…

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Elias David Moncado, Part 1: International Award-Winning Violist, hailed as 'one of the biggest talents of his generation' 51:26

2M ago51:26

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Called "one of the biggest talents of his generation," Elias David Moncado, at a very young age, has already had an exceptional career. After winning his first competition at the age of 6, then his first international competition at the age of 8, he went on to win four major competitions after that (the Sendai Violin Competition in 2019, the Intern…

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Ep. 87 - Sharing Stories to Stir the Soul - Tim Seelig 57:27

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“From my first ACDA in 1991 to ACDA now: complete reversal. People are not afraid to perform something that moves the soul, and in 1991 nobody did it. Now people are digging in and not being afraid. I applaud all of my fellow choral conductors for being fearless and not being afraid to tell the stories that mean something.” Tim Seelig is a conducto…

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Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 6 15:59

3M ago15:59

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 105: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 6) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Na…

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Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 5 15:57

3M ago15:57

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 104: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 5) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Na…

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Frederica von Stade, Part 1: The world-class opera singer, recitalist, concert artist, and philanthropist: Sing from the heart! 55:39

3M ago55:39

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Frederica von Stade has had a fabulous career as an opera singer, recitalist, and concert artist. In her long career, she has performed and recorded internationally, working with major conductors around the world (Karajan, Bernstein, Abbado, to name just a few.) In addition, she has championed the works of many contemporary composers, most notably …

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Ep. 86 - Honoring Diversity Through Historical Research - Elizabeth Schauer 47:36

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“I have fallen deeply in love with looking at a piece, seeing what it is, and realizing that there are no real absolutes in music. There are no rules. You have to look at each piece of music for what it is and consider it in its historical and cultural context and then find out enough about the composer. It feels like a journey, a rabbit hole that …

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Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 4 16:17

3M ago16:17

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 103: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 4) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Na…

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Curt Jaimungal: A Mathematical Physicist and Composer Walk into a Bar.. 1:20:39

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A conversation between composer Samuel Andreyev and mathematical physicist Curt Jaimungal. Curt produces the wildly popular podcast Theories of Everything (TOE). The conversation was recorded on March 25th, 2024. PRIVATE LESSONS IN COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS Contact me via samuel.andreyev (at) gmail (dot) com NEW ALBUM COMING 17 NOVEMBER 2023!! Order…

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Ep. 85 - Choral Music and Personal Growth - Jonathan Talberg 58:13

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“I grew up thinking that we should sound like the music we're singing. There was never one right way for me. There are those great choral traditions where they sing everything a certain way. I never wanted to be that way. We can do seven different pieces in seven entirely different styles. You would think, 'is that the same choir?' That's something…

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Micah Killion, Part 1: Performer, Researcher, Educator, Arts Administrator, and Former Air Force Band Trumpeter: On Efficient Practice and Learning 49:43

3M ago49:43

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Dr. Micah Killion is a trumpeter who has devoted the past several years to better understanding what constitutes effective practice and learning. Formerly a member of the Air Force Band, he has also been an arts administrator. In addition to his performing and research, he has also been involved in helping underprivileged populations through the po…

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Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 3 10:46

4M ago10:46

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 102: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 3) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Na…

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Ep. 84 - Building Choral Skills from the Adjudication Table - Brett Epperson 45:12

3M ago45:12

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“I’ve really enjoyed getting into classrooms to affirm my colleagues. I seek whenever I do a visit to say something that is both positive and true. I could just be positive, but if it’s not truthful, students can sense that. I’ve really enjoyed getting to bop in, see great teaching in action, and affirm my colleagues in front of their students.” Dr…

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Rafael Toral: Ambient Music and its History 1:26:15

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This conversation between composers Rafael Toral and Samuel Andreyev was conducted on 25 March 2024. == RAFAEL TORAL’S WEBSITE https://rafaeltoral.net/ PRIVATE LESSONS IN COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS Contact me via samuel.andreyev (at) gmail (dot) com NEW ALBUM COMING 17 NOVEMBER 2023!! Order yours today: https://divineartrecords.com/recording/samuel-a…

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Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 2 9:20

4M ago9:20

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 101: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 2) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Na…

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Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Part 1: Emmy Award Winning Conductor, Music Director Laureate of the Fort Worth Symphony and Director of Orchestral Studies at Baylor University 51:06

4M ago51:06

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Miguel Harth Bedoya has been the Music Director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for 20 years and is now their Music Director Laureate. In addition to other Music Director positions he has held, he has also guest conducted major orchestras around the world such as the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, a…

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Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 1 9:20

4M ago9:20

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 100: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 1) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we go “Behind the Curtain” and talk to For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-found…

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Ep. 83 - Building Choral Excellence to Serve Communities - Joshua Cheney 51:17

4M ago51:17

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"Choral programs don't exist in a vacuum. They exist in a place, and they exist in a place that serves a people. That people group is always bigger than choir. The first thing that you've gotta do is answer the question, 'how are my people, how is my place going to be served by choral music?' and then build that. You've gotta build that one step at…

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Behind the Curtain with Brennan Stokes - Part 5 19:22

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 99: Behind the Curtain with Brennan Stokes (part 5) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with E4TT Assistant Director and For Good Measure podcast cover a…

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Jim O’Rourke & Samuel Andreyev: Round Two! 2:02:41

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Legendary guitarist, composer, songwriter, producer and record label mogul Jim O’Rourke returns to the Samuel Andreyev Podcast to discuss artists who have influenced him, why he is not thrilled with his album ‘Eureka’, and much more. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST Patreon Donorbox SAMUEL ANDREYEV’S NEW ALBUM https://divineartrecords.com/recording/samuel-andr…

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Ep. 82 - Inspiring and Motivating Adolescent Tenors and Basses - Vincent Oakes 48:20

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“Octave displacement is a really big thing with adolescent singers. Make a game out of it - I’ll have them match me, match me up an octave, match me down an octave - versus scolding when you’re in the middle of rep and someone is singing too low and you just point and say ‘that’s too low.’ That’s a little ambiguous for the average 13-year-old. To g…

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Behind the Curtain with Brennan Stokes - Part 4 20:09

5M ago20:09

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For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 98: Behind the Curtain with Brennan Stokes (part 4) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with E4TT Assistant Director and For Good Measure podcast cover a…

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Kevin Mayse, Part 1: Trumpet Instructor, Ensembles Director, and Department Chair of the exciting program at Riverside City College 45:28

4M ago45:28

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Kevin Mayse is the wind ensemble conductor, trumpet teacher, and chair of the Department of Music at Riverside City College. Even though RCC is a two year college, what Kevin has been able to accomplish has been exceptional. His wind ensemble not only performs major works but also has a vibrant commissioning program, top flight soloists, and perfor…

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